Facility Maintenance Manager

We are trying to find a smart and collaborative Facility Maintenance Manger to join our Engineering team. You will report to the V.P. of Engineering and be expected to manage our facility maintenance department. This person will also work alongside multiple departments to ensure facility complies with all plant specific safety policies, NFPA, Factory Mutual, and OSHA standards.

If you love great benefits, a stable work environment and want to accelerate your career growth significantly by linking up with an established international company, we would love for you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a state-of-the-art facility with the focus on continuous improvement by seeking feedback, analyzing performance metrics and implementing best practices
• Implement and oversee safety protocols and security measures to protect employees, assets and the facility
• Participate in sustainability efforts such as energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction programs and environmentally friendly practices to minimize impact on the environment
• Stay updated on emerging technologies relevant to facility management and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and performance
• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to facility management and ensure the facility remains in compliance at all times Oversees the company grounds, buildings and equipment developing maintenance plans, addressing facility maintenance issues to ensure that the facility is safe and functional.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the day to day activities and work of facility maintenance department, delegating, assigning maintenance work orders and providing direction to the facility maintenance department. Coordinates activities with the Lead Technician, Electrical Maintenance Manager, purchasing department and external contractors
• Direct & monitor progress of repairs, modifications, preventative maintenance & upgrades to the facility and surrounding areas
• Provides continuous updates and progress reporting to next level management
• Ensures that work/project activities are completed and comply with OSHA safety standards
• Expected to keep up-to-date technically & apply new knowledge to the job
• Expected to be on-site at scheduled work times, according to the inclement weather policy to coordinate, prepare & make the facility safe for the arrival of workforce prior to their scheduled starting time
• Serves as the facility’s secondary On-call at all times for facility issues that arise to assist the on-call technician during emergencies whenever needed
• Develops work procedures and check lists for various PMs and job specifics maintenance requirements
• Provides fire systems training as needed to new facility personnel, supervisors, or refresher to those who need it. Includes navigation of the system, generating hot work permit / inspections, fire watch forms and recording necessary information in logs
• Investigates complaints, disturbances, violations and resolves problems following current rules & regulations
• Communicates with insurance carrier, fire and police departments as well as other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes / regulations
• Maintains records of special permits issued, as well as maintenance and operating costs
• Oversees the planning, scheduling & coordination of general maintenance and major repairs
• Project manager for remodeling or construction projects at the facility
• Directs & approves the procurement of facility maintenance supplies, equipment, etc.
• Directs the selection of contractors or vendors for facility maintenance and grounds keeping activities
• Directs the maintenance, testing and repair of all facilities equipment
• Works the office schedule with flexibility to work whenever needed
• Must be able to operate all types of forklifts and specialized lifts equipment
• Moderate US but minimal international travel required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and equivalent documented work experience in Facility Maintenance or related fields is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Facility Maintenance or related field, with a proven history of continuous improvement.
• Creates, defines RFQ (Request for Quotation) descriptions, specifics, points for contractor job quotes
• Assembles and analyzes construction and vendor service contract bids
• Creates / approves all purchase requisitions as generated from Facility team
• Develops & administers annual operating budget
• Directs & coordinates the activities of technical staff and contract personnel performance
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
• Experienced in employee development and strategic planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team through collaboration, engagement and building trust.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing and coaching a team.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and deals with conflict with diplomacy.
• Highly organized and meticulous, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Be able to coordinate Facility Maintenance activities with our Facility Engineer and the Electrical Department ensuring minimal disruptions to operations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the company.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Building Automation Systems.

Benefits

Blum USA believes in offering their employees an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Hourly position
• Possible bonus opportunities
• Health (Medical and Dental)
• 401(k) with employee matching
• Flexible spending account to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses
• Three weeks of vacation starting your second year on the job
• Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee
• And more!

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has seven production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 8000 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of “perfecting motion” to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This prerequisite is the source of all our product development and innovation.